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The film's current tracking suggests a primarily older demographic, which is not surprising considering the franchise’s core fanbase. Interestingly, some projections estimate a $70 million opening, but even that is optimistic, particularly when compared to recent blockbuster openings like John Wick: Chapter 4, which debuted with $73 million on double the tracking metrics.
The marketing struggle to attract younger viewers is further highlighted as a possible contributor to the film’s poor performance. With diminished interest across the board and critics panning the film, the window for a big box office hit appears to be closing fast.